Yasen-M Sub Brief (Post Cuba Visit 2024) (Patreon)

The Russian Navy's Yasen Modernized SSGN (Nuclear-Powered Cruise Missile Submarine), also known as Project 885M Yasen-M, is an advanced nuclear-powered submarine designed to enhance the capabilities of the Russian Navy.

Here’s a detailed technical summary:

General Specifications • Class: Yasen-M (Project 885M) • Displacement: Approximately 13,800 tons submerged

• Length: 139 meters (456 feet)

 • Beam: 13 meters (43 feet)

 • Draft: 9.4 meters (31 feet)

• Propulsion: Nuclear reactor with a steam turbine and a single shaft, delivering around 43,000 shaft horsepower Propulsion and Performance

 • Speed: Capable of speeds up to (28 kts public number) 35 knots probable (65 km/h; 40 mph) submerged

 • Range: Virtually unlimited range due to nuclear propulsion; limited only by food and maintenance requirements

• Endurance: Can remain submerged for extended periods, reportedly up to 100 days, depending on mission requirements and crew sustainability Armament

 • Missile Systems:

o Vertical Launch System (VLS): Equipped with up to 32 VLS cells for various cruise missiles, including the Kalibr and Oniks (SS-N-26) missiles. Capable of carrying hypersonic Zircon missiles.

o Torpedo Tubes: Eight 533 mm (21 inches) torpedo tubes capable of launching torpedoes, anti-ship, and anti-submarine missiles. Also supports mine-laying operations.

 • Missile Range: o Kalibr Missiles: Up to 2,500 kilometers (1,553 miles)

 o Oniks Missiles: Approximately 600 kilometers (373 miles)

 o Zircon Missiles: Expected to exceed 1,000 kilometers (621 miles) at hypersonic speeds Sensors and Combat Systems

 • Sonar: Advanced integrated sonar suite, including a spherical bow sonar array, flank arrays, and towed array sonar system for enhanced detection and tracking capabilities.

• Combat Management System: Modernized automated combat information control system for integrated operations of weapon systems and sensors.

• Electronic Warfare: Equipped with sophisticated electronic warfare and countermeasures systems to detect and neutralize threats. Crew and Habitability

 • Crew: Accommodates approximately 64 officers and enlisted personnel

• Habitability: Designed for extended missions with improved crew living conditions, including comfortable berthing spaces, modern galley facilities, and recreational areas. Stealth and Survivability

 • Stealth Features: Incorporates advanced acoustic quieting techniques, including anechoic coating, isolated machinery, and improved hydrodynamics to reduce noise and make detection difficult

. • Survivability: Built with a reinforced hull and advanced damage control systems to withstand underwater explosions and combat damage, enhancing its survivability in hostile environments. Operational Role The Yasen-M SSGNs are versatile submarines designed for multiple roles, including:

 • Strategic Strike: Capable of delivering precise long-range cruise missile attacks against land and sea targets.

 • Anti-Ship Warfare: Equipped to engage surface combatants with advanced anti-ship missiles.

• Anti-Submarine Warfare: Features sophisticated sonar and weaponry to detect and neutralize enemy submarines.

• Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR): Conducts covert operations for gathering intelligence and monitoring adversary movements.

Conclusion The Yasen Modernized SSGN represents a significant advancement in Russian submarine technology, combining formidable offensive capabilities with enhanced stealth and survivability. Its ability to carry a diverse array of advanced missiles, along with its state-of-the-art sensors and combat systems, positions it as a key asset in the Russian Navy's strategic and tactical operations.